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Summary:
After the 2001 terrorist attacks, planning and coordination mechanisms for research and development (R&D) to counter terrorism were developed in the White House's Office of Homeland Security, Office of Science and Technology Policy, and in individual agencies. Subsequently, P.L. 107-296, the Homeland Security Act consolidated some R&D and coordination in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). FY2004 DHS R&D funding was increased above the requested level in House floor action and in Senate Appropriations Committee action. FY2003 funding was appropriated in P.L. 107-8. Policy issues include implementation; coordination of priority-setting among DHS, other agencies, and existing R&D coordination bodies; and appropriations. This report will be updated.
